Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 

Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.

Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.

Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.

Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.

The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.

“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.

Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.

Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.

“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”

“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.

Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.

“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”

“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.

Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.

Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.

“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”

“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”

“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”

Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”

“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”

“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.

I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.

So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.

Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.

“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”

“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”

“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”

“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.

on Lola.”

idea to go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona

my head, “I’m not letting some cryptic notes and Tyler’s threats scare me

Breyona frowned, “Any one of us could get hurt.

ten minutes out.” I shrugged, “Besides, we all know how to defend ourselves. We’ll stick

a matter of hours for the news of Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly

best warriors in our pack and could handle himself. I’m sure he needed time to process what

exhaustion couldn’t find me. My mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any errant thought or comment about the day Tyler visited me. He

until I had to remove myself from the couch to get dressed for training. I figured there was no way

Mason had stayed the entire night with me. The three of us were horribly sleep deprived, but weren’t feeling the

let Breyona borrow a pair of shorts, and tossed Mason a tank-top and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of us

we got to the pack house, rumors were flying

they found him outside her

had something to do

why pick her

Plenty of time

Breyona muttered under her breath, hearing

sighed, “We knew this would happen. It’s not a surprise Chelsea’s

the only thing Chelsea’s good at.” Mason rolled his

Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered, and I followed her

talking to his Beta and a few other men. I inwardly cringed

on my face when Alpha Asher turned to her with

like we weren’t the only ones sleep

rolling

on the mats, making plans to visit the little cafe in town

in Alpha Asher’s usual

has some business to attend to. He

and I stood off to the side. Kanyon had been Chelsea’s partner since I arrived back in town. That left her without a

noticed the three

Beta Devin nodded in my direction, and called Chelsea over. “Chelsea pair off with

kick her a*s for years.” Breyona was

the room, his eyes scanning each group as

Mason lives after training with you.” Chelsea hissed, “I’d hate

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

you’re gonna wish you were paired with Lola.” Breyona chuckled in anticipation and followed Chelsea

as usual, but my mind was occupied. I wonder what kind of business Alpha Asher had to attend to and if

took advantage of my distracted mind, and managed to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force and

disappoint after being paired with Chelsea. Each time Mason and I heard a yelp or groan come from Chelsea, we stifled the urge to fall over laughing. Breyona’s anger and general dislike for Chelsea pushed her to train harder, earning

into the room. I slipped an

Alpha Asher barked, continuing his conversation with Beta

slight condescending tone that filled

look of irritation, and his honey eyes darkened a couple

made that clear. “Beta Devin

excuse me?” I squeaked out,

either really dangerous or really fun.” Maya

was still processing what Alpha Asher had said. No one besides the Alpha and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the same roof as Alpha Asher was both

rolled my name off his tongue, and I

feet away, clearly

eyes and ignored Beta Devin’s snicker, “Don’t I

at all.”

stood silently, watching